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   Ex·pres·sion

   /ikˈspreSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings: "she accepted his expressions of sympathy" Similar utteranceutteringvoicingpronouncementdeclarationarticulationverbalizationstatementproclamationassertionannouncementsetting forthventingmouthingdisseminationbroadcastcirculationcommunicationspreadingpromulgationpublicizingpublicationrare:asseverationindicationintimationdemonstrationshowexhibitionmanifestationtokenconveyancecommunicationillustrationrevelationdisclosureembodiment
   • ▪ the conveying of feeling in the face or voice, in a work of art, or in the performance of a piece of music: "eyes empty of expression" Similar dictionstylechoice of wordsturn of phrasewordingphrasingphraseologylanguagedeliveryexecutionspeechintonationemotionfeelingpassionintensitypoignancystyleintonationtonenuanceartistrydepthspiritimaginationvividnessardorpowerforce
   • 2. a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion: "a sad expression" Similar lookappearanceairmannerbearingcountenanceguisecastaspectimpressionformal:mien
   • 3. a word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea: "nowhere is the expression “garbage in, garbage out” any truer" Similar idiomphraseidiomatic expressionset phraseproverbsayingadagemaximaxiomaphorismsawmottoplatitudeclichéquotationquoteformulatermwordinformal:old chestnutformal:locution
   • ▪ a collection of symbols that jointly express a quantity: "the expression for the circumference of a circle is 2πr"
   • 4. the production of something, especially by pressing or squeezing it out: "essential oils obtained by distillation or expression" Similar squeezingpressingwringingforcing outextractionextracting
   • 5. the appearance in a phenotype of a characteristic or effect attributed to a particular gene: "expression of the TAT gene is restricted to the parenchymal cells"
   • ▪ the process by which possession of a gene leads to the appearance in the phenotype of the corresponding character.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin expressio(n-), from exprimere ‘press out, express’. Compare with express1.

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   • 1. expressional adjective

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   What does expression mean in music?

   • Expression is the showing of feeling when you are acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument . I put more expression into my lyrics than a lot of other singers do. An expression is a word or phrase. She spoke in a quiet voice but used remarkably coarse expressions.

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   What is expression of ideas or feelings?

   • The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities . From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack. ...the rights of the individual to freedom of expression. Her concern has now found expression in the new environmental protection act.

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   What does expressing in words mean?

   • the manner or form in which a thing is expressed in words; wording; phrasing: delicacy of expression. the power of expressing in words: joy beyond expression. indication of feeling, spirit, character, etc., as on the face, in the voice, or in artistic execution: the lyric expression embodied in his poetry.

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   What is an expression in mathematics?

   • In mathematics, an expression is a symbol or equation which represents a quantity or problem . This forms the basis for our mathematical expression for the electric field. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins! Collins! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Expression is a noun that means an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (such as words) : utterance. It can also mean something that manifests, embodies, or symbolizes something else, a significant word or phrase, a mathematical or logical symbol or a combination of symbols and signs, the quality or fact of being expressive, facial aspect or vocal intonation as indicative of feeling, or the detectable effect of a gene.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word expression in different contexts, such as language, art, mathematics, and genetics. Find synonyms, related words, and examples of expression in sentences.

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   noun. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations. “pardon the expression ”. synonyms: locution, saying. see more. noun. the feelings expressed on a person's face. “a sad expression ”. synonyms: aspect, face, facial expression, look.

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   • [countable] a word or phrase. What's the meaning of the expression ‘on cloud nine’? She uses a lot of slang expressions that I've never heard before. Keep a list of useful words and expressions.
   • [uncountable, countable] things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas. Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right.
   • [countable] a look on a person’s face that shows their thoughts or feelings synonym look. The actors' gestures and facial expressions are perfect. He had a pained expression on his face.
   • [uncountable] a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc. Try to put a little more expression into it! She plays the violin with great expression.

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   An expression is something you say, write, or do that shows what you think or feel, or a look on someone's face that shows what they are thinking or feeling. It can also be a word or group of words with a particular meaning, or a sign or group of signs that represent a mathematical idea or quantity.